Step 3: Learn Your Voting Rights

Do you know your rights as a voter?

Step 3: Learn Your Rights and Measure What Matters

Before heading to the polls or requesting a mail-in ballot, make sure you know your rights as a voter. Problems? Pushback? Something just doesn't feel right? Contact the ACLU's Election Protection Hotline for help and info. Don't give up until your vote is counted.

Your Rights on Election Day

If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line – you have the right to vote.

  • If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one.
  • If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot.
  • If you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline:
    • English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683
    • Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682
    • Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287
    • For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683

Experiencing voter intimidation?

  • Exercising your fundamental right to vote should be easy. It's important to speak up if something, or someone, is impeding the process. If you think you're a victim of or witnessing voter intimidation, call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to receive help from a trained election protection volunteer. 

 

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